REFUSE COLLECTION ADMINISTRATOR (SR-28) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is looking to hire a Refuse Collection Administrator in Kapolei. Under the general direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief, this position is responsible for discharging the functions of the Refuse Collection Branch and plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities of an island-wide system of refuse, recycling, bulky items, and dead animal collection services.

Requirements

Must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field.
Four (4) years of professional administrative experience in directing a large refuse collection or similar operations involving extensive utilization and coordination of personnel, fleet and equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, administration, and labor-management.
Knowledge of methods and practices of refuse collection.
Knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to the collection and disposal of refuse.
Knowledge of the operation, care, maintenance and economical utilization of trucks and other motorized equipment.
Knowledge of safety regulations/precautions.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a large number of subordinates.
Ability to evaluate and prepare authoritative recommendations relating to operations, organization, and procedures.
Ability to understand, interpret and apply labor relations principles, laws, rules and regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to prepare and justify budget estimates.
Ability to resolve complaints.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
Four (4) years of work experience involving operational oversight and coordination of refuse collection activities (i.e., Refuse Collection Supervisor, Refuse Collection Superintendent, or equivalent) may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operations of the Refuse Collection Branch which encompass refuse, recycling, bulky item, and dead animal collection and equipment and base yard maintenance.
Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief in formulating policies on refuse collection and sets goals and objectives.
Review, evaluate and analyze refuse collection programs and services, work procedures, performance standards, rules and regulations and make recommendations for improvements.
Develop, implement, and coordinate programs for training, work, orientation, motivation, morale, discipline, evaluation and promotion.
Make recommendations for the selection and hiring of personnel, perform employee performance evaluations, and participate in the review of various disciplinary, commendation, and other personnel actions.
Represent the division for meetings with union stewards and union agents to resolve refuse collection work problems.
Prepare the Refuse Collection Branch's operating budget requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.